India education minister resigns after weeks of "Cockroach" protests
His resignation also marks the first significant concession by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government to one of the most visible waves of public dissent it has faced in recent years.The movement began more than a month ago after allegations of leaks in some of India's biggest entrance exams. It started as a call for education reforms but has grown into a broader protest over unemployment, government accountability and economic opportunities. Students, professionals, families and activists have joined rallies in New Delhi and other cities across India.
- ▪His resignation also marks the first significant concession by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government to one of the most visible waves of public dissent it has faced in recent years.The movement began more than a month ago after allegati
- ▪It started as a call for education reforms but has grown into a broader protest over unemployment, government accountability and economic opportunities.
- ▪Students, professionals, families and activists have joined rallies in New Delhi and other cities across India.
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World India's education minister steps down after weeks of protests led by "Cockroach" party July 25, 2026 / 7:38 AM EDT / AP Add CBS News on Google India's education minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday after weeks of protests that demanded his removal over alleged leaks in some of the country's most competitive entrance exams and irregularities in the education system.Pradhan announced the decision in a post on X, handing a major victory to the "Cockroach" movement, which has spearheaded nationwide demonstrations, sit-ins and hunger strikes.
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